Research ProjectsThe Institute of Microbiology boasts a long history of research and academic excellence. Our commitment to high-level research and academics is evident through the number of PhD students and publications in prestigious international journals. Our researchers and faculty conduct innovative research to address challenges in various industries, including poultry, livestock, biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, aquaculture, equine, dairy farming, milk processing, and export/import sectors. Every postgraduate research scholar at our institute is dedicated to solving real-world problems faced by these industries and farmers. To alleviate the financial burden on our students, each PhD faculty member secures at least one research grant annually on a competitive basis from national funding agencies. These grants support postgraduate scholars in conducting research projects essential for their degree programs. Below is a list of notable grants awarded and the corresponding research projects .Join us at the Institute of Microbiology to contribute to impactful research and advance your academic career.
NEWLY APPROVED RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Sr. No.
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Project Title
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Cost (Million PKR)
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Funding Agency
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Principal Investigator
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1
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Development and evaluation of Bovine Ephemeral Fever (BEF) Virus Vaccine
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19.541
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PARB
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Prof. Dr. Arfan Ahmad
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2
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Development of NSP Free vaccine for control of Foot and Mouth Disease
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18.68
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PARB
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Dr. Nadia Mukhtar
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ON-GOING FOREIGN FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Sr. No.
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Project Title
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Cost (Million PKR)
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Funding Agency
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Principal Investigator
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1.
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Serological Investigation of Influenza H9/N2 virus in goats and sheep in Pakistan
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11.38 Million
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SDGHI
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Prof. Emeritus Dr. Tahir Yaqub
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2.
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Molecular characterization and potential transmission of colistin resistant genes in Escherichia coli from commercial poultry to humans
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2.3 million PKR
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International Foundation for Science (IFS)
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Dr. Muhammad Abu Bakr Shabbir
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ON-GOING LOCAL FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Sr. No.
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Project Title
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Cost (Million PKR)
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Funding Agency
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Principal Investigator
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1.
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Development of Inactivated Lumpy Skin Disease virus (LSDV): An Interdisciplinary Approach towards control of LSDV in Pakistan
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12.02
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Pakistan Science Foundation
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Prof. Emeritus Dr. Tahir Yaqub
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2.
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In depth genetic diversity
and molecular epidemiology of newly emerging Bovine Leukemia virus (BLV) in dairy animals of Punjab and development of strategies to control disease in Pakistani herds
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3.9
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Higher Education commission
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Prof. Dr. Arfan Ahmad
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3.
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Metagenomic Analysis of Udder Microbiome and Development of Indigenous Probiotics for the Control of Bovine Mastitis
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8
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PHEC
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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz
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4.
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Mapping an in-depth genetic diversity of Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) in Pakistan and development of serotype-matched recombinant IBV Vaccine
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6.5
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Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (2021-23)
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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zubair Shabbir
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5.
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Multiple occurrence of mycotoxins and its biochemical detoxification
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6.627
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HEC
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Dr. Mateen Abbas
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6.
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Novel trivalent cell culture based vaccine for controlling avian adenoviral infections in poultry
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1.0
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UVAS-Technology Transfer Support Funds
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Dr. Muhammad Suleman
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7.
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Management of Total Mixed Ration Fungi using Selected Algae and Plants
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8.107
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HEC (NRPU)
2014665/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021 202
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Dr. Mubashrah Munir
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8.
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Production and Evaluation of Recombinant Foot-and-Mouth disease Virus-like Particles (VLPs) for the Effective Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Pakistan
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6.596
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Ref No. 20-12294/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2020 dated 28 November, 2020
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Dr. Sohail Raza
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9.
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Isolation, purification and characterization of mycotoxins produced by Fusarium.
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8.00
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PHEC
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Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmad Anjum
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10.
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Isolation and Characterization of Bovine Herpesvirus 1 (BOHV-1) Isolates from Pakistan and Their use in production of gene deleted marker Vaccine
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11.75
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HEC
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Prof. Dr. Masood Rabbani
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11.
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Biocontrol of Brucella abortus using Brucellaphages
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3.5
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Higher Education Commission (NRPU)
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Dr. Ali Ahmad Sheikh
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12.
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Immune response of subunit salmonella vaccine and its effect on shedding of S. enteriditis in chickens
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2.4
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UM enterprises
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Prof. Dr. Aamir Ghafoor
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